Croatia. A Second War Croatian Order of Merit; Lady's 1st Class Star; Christian Version

First Class Star, (Christian Model) Lady's version, in silver, center appliqué in silver and enamels, 71mm x 71mm (center appliqué measures 27x27mm), hallmarked on the pin BK (for Braća Knaus, Zagreb), along with Croatian silver hallmark, in extremely fine condition and very rare. Order of Merit has Christian and Muslim Models (center features different designs), as well as distinct awards for men and women (center appliqué are of different sizes).